I11Requirement for construction contracts to be in writing
1
Article 6 of the 1997 Order (provisions applicable only to agreements in writing) is repealed.
2
In Article 7 of that Order (right to refer disputes to adjudication)—
a
in paragraph (2) after “The contract shall” insert “
include provision in writing so as to
”
;
b
in paragraphs (3) and (4) after “provide” insert “
in writing
”
.
3
In this Act “the 1997 Order” means the Construction Contracts (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 1).